Watermelon Skewers with Feta, Mint and Balsamic Glaze
Bright and refreshing skewers that combine sweet watermelon, salty feta, and cool mint, finished with a rich balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon (cut into 24 1″ cubes)
- 4 oz. feta (cut into 24 cubes)
- 24 mint leaves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (high quality)
- 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar (brown or white sugar)
- 24 toothpicks
Instructions
- Lay watermelon cubes out on serving tray and top with feta squares.
- Fold and skewer a mint leaf with a toothpick, then poke the toothpick through the feta and watermelon. Repeat for remaining cubes.
- To make the balsamic glaze, heat vinegar and brown sugar over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer. Stir continuously for approximately 5 minutes until sauce has reduced almost in half.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon a small amount of glaze over each prepared skewer and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served cold or at room temperature. Pair with light mains or salads. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: watermelon, feta, mint, appetizer, skewers, summer, healthy